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Welcome to Smoky Mountain Divers!

The Thrill Of Diving!

It's difficult to explain the Thrill of Scuba Diving or the comfortable, peaceful feeling a diver experiences when in a weightless state underwater. As you glide slowly over the tropical reef watching the ballet of thousands of beautifully colored marine creatures, you're immersed in a spirit of inner space that is nearly overwhelming and beckons you to stay.

The water is warm and clear as you search for that "perfect shot" with your underwater camera. Then you realize you've moved to the edge of the reef...to the wall, where the bottom drops thousands of feet into wonderful blue infinity. Your first emotion screams, "I'm Fal__... I'm Fal__... I'm Flying" through this magnificent liquid universe!

Then sometimes you get so comfortable that, just for a couple of seconds, you no longer feel that you're underwater at all. It's then when you realize, it seems you could reach out and touch the face of God!

Barry Burton, 1980

Friday,February16th

Welcome to SmokyMtn. Divers

Tri-Cities'#1Recreational&TechnicalDiveFacility

Come See Us, We're Here and Ready to Serve YOU!

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PADI 5-StarTraining Center S-3139

(Future PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Center)

Shop Address:

6635 Kingsport Highway

Gray, TN 37615

(423) 239-7333

3 miles from "Gray Exit #13 on I-26"

5 minutes from"THE"Gray Quarry!

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Regular Winter Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Saturday 9:00AM to 4:30PM

Sunday . . . By Appointment (423) 239-7333

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DVCEMVS

"We Lead"

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Wow! . . .

Can You Believe This "Madness"?

PADI Instructional Packages

Spring 2018 Scuba Specials - Now!

I. PADI Open Water Diver Certification

$300+ E-Learning (Regular $325 + E/Learning).

(PADI Charges You An Extra $179 for E-Learning Registration)

$350with Text & RDP (Regular $499).

(DVD, Text, Instructor Led Classes & Academic Reviews @ SMD)

All Inclusive Pricing!

II. PADI Advanced Diver Certification

Wreck Diver, Quarry Diver, Deep Diver, U/W Nav, *EANx,

Search & Recovery Diver, Altitude Diver, Night & L/V Diver.

Personalize Your Own PADI Advanced Course Content!

$150 + E-Learning (Regular $300 + E/L).

(PADI Charges Extra for E-Learning Registration)

$150 + Crew Pack (Regular $350 w/Crew Pack).

(DVD, Home Study, Instructor Led Classes, Reviews & Final @ SMD)

All InclusiveAOWDPricing!

For More Details See Our "Upcoming Classes" Page

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Talk about Fun InGray Quarry!

SMD just received 6 of the new Ocean Reef, "Aria" Full-Face

Snorkeling Mask. We've stocked the Snorkeling Mask in

Grey, Blue, White, Pink, Black, and Orange.

Four (4) new Snorkeling Mask "Com" Units have also been

ordered. "Com" will be delivered in about 2 more weeks. Pretty

Cool stuff, Talk like a Parrot while Snorkeling with Your Sweetie!

The "Aria" offers a whole new comfort level when snorkeling.

New Divin' Toys are Always Fun to Check-out!

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PADIEmergency First Responder

Our Next E.F.R. will be on

Sunday, February 25th 1:00-5:00PM

Held at SMD. "Bone-up" on Diving Now, We'll

Be Diving Gray Quarry Very, Very, Soon!

Call 423-239-7333 to Register

The difference in a Good Diver and a Great

Diver is Continued U/W Education & Experience.

Brian Chandler; PADI EFR Instructor

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Knoxville, TN

PADI EmergencyFirstResponder

"First-Timer", or "2-Year Re-up" Course

TOMORROW

Saturday, February 17th 8:00AM to Finish

Held @ Josh Maples' RBM Office - Knoxville

To Register Call SMD @ 423-239-7333,

or Call Josh - Direct @ 865-604-0278.

Josh Maples; PADI OW & EFR Instructor

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Dive with the Manatee

February 23-25, 2018

We've Got 12 Folks for This Trip.

We're Diving with the Manatee next Weekend!

Why Not Join Us?

Rainbow River/Crystal River, Florida

The Cost of this Great Trip is only $369 per person. Send a $100

Trip Deposit to Smoky Mountain Divers, Inc. or simply pay the

deposit over the phone. Call Barry or Greg at (423) 239-7333.

Deposits can be made directly to our Trip Leader/PADI Instructor,

Josh Maples by Calling (865) 604-0278.

Paid In-Full Date by 2/10/18.

If You've Dreamed of Crystal Clear Water, and

Diving With theManatee, Here's Your Chance!

See "Weekend Trips" for More Info and Who's Going!

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Anthonys Key Resort, Roatan

November 10 -17, 2018

Great Reef & Wreck Diving, and . . . Dolphins!

$250/pp Deposit Due Now Before the Trip Fills-up!

This Trip is1/2Normal Price. . .

For Details See Our "International Trips" Page and . . .

See Who's Going on the Trip!

Brian Chandler: Trip Leader/PADI Divemaster

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Dive San Salvador, Bahamas

April, 2018

* * * To Be Rescheduled * * *

(We've Got a New Grandson to be Delivered in April !)

In April, 2018 SMD's taking a group to Riding Rock Inn on San

Salvador, Bahamas. Barry's been there for 7, week-long diving

trips over past years. The visibility has always been about 150',

water temp 83,the Food and Staff @ R.R.I. are WONDERFUL!

If You've been with us on one of our 41 Bonaire trips over the

years, You'll find it hard to believe, but the Reef @ "San Sal" is

even better than in Bonaire. I understand that R.R.I. has Nitrox

available! Good Stuff. Watch for more Information very soon!

I'll have Prices & Start the Deposits Soon.

What a Wonderful Present for You

& "Your Honey"!

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Winter Sale

Shop@ SMD for Huge Savings!

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2018 Winter Special

Buy a New Bare Drysuit at SMD.

We'll Teach Your PADI Drysuit Certification FREE!

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February Akona Special

SALE IS ON!

Purchase a Sherwood Maverick Roller Dive Bag

at SMD's SalesPrice & Receive

anAkona Deluxe Mesh Backpak FREE!

TheFree Akona Mesh BackpakRetails for $70.

We Have the Maverick Roller BagIn-Stock.

Akona Doesn't Sponsor this Sale On the "NET".

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Look!at our"New Certifications"Page.

SMD Has Certified 33 Divers since 11/1/17

Including 26 or (78%)for Advanced, Specialty

or Instructor Ratings!SeeAnybodyYa Know?

Thank You Guys & Gals. We Appreciate Your Business

Just Watch Us Grow in 2018!

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I Will Open Sunday for Your Dives

@GrayQuarry

We'll be Happy to Make Your Appointment to dive Gray Quarry.

When You Need Us, Give Us a Call. We Plan to Help Make

Your Gray Quarry Dive Schedule for Open Water . . . Flawless!

Call Smoky Mountain Divers (423) 239-7333

Let's Go Divin' . . . Yan'to?

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Cressi's "Atelier" Product Line

HERE

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PADI Master Scuba Diver

Work Toward the Coveted PADI Master Scuba Diver Rating!

During Winter Weather Pick Non-Diving Specialties like:

Enriched Air Nitrox, Equipment Specialist, or EFR Provider.

Attend SMD's Specialty Diver Clinic for Instructor Assistance

with Your Academics on Any PADI Specialty Course. SMD

Specialty Clinics are FREE for ANY DIVING STUDENT Who's

Registered for that PADI Specialty Diver Certification Course!

If You've Registered with Another Shop orIndependent PADI

Instructor, We'll Still Help You Finish Your Rating. It's Free Ya'll!

Watch Our Website & Call SMD @ (423) 239-7333 to Attend!

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PADI Nitrox Specialty Clinic

Saturday, February 24th

10:00AM till 1:00PM

SMD Presents Another of Our FREE Nitrox Clinics.

You Don't Need to "Bone-up" to Attend, Just Show-up!

Barry reviews the complete PADI Nitrox Course for Students.

You'll be Certified Saturday Afternoon & SMD's Buying Lunch.

If You're Not a PADI Nitrox Student, You Can Sign-up Saturday.

If You're Registered for Nitrox with another shop You're Still

Welcome. You can take your Nitrox Final Exam back to Your

Instructor and let them process your certification. I Said FREE!

"Safety Through Continued Education".

Call (423) 239-7333, so we know Who Plans to Attend.

If you haven't had a chance to read all of your Nitrox Textbook,

Don't Let That Hold You Back!

Barry knows what's in the book & He Can Teach It!

Hey! "Bo knows football!" . . .

Barry Knows Scuba Diving!

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More New Atomic Products

Atomic SS1 Inflator/Regulators are being Stocked in 7 Colors.

Add a Red, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Purple, Aqua or Black SS1 to the

BCD. The Atomic SS1 includes an adapter to fit about any BCD.

"Spiff-Up" Your Gear to YourColorPreference with ATOMIC.

The Atomic Cobalt-2 Computer is Headed to SMD's Stock. The

Cobalt-2 is also available in 7 Colors in 2018 for Your Approval.

PersonalizeYourScubaGearin2018,and

Dive Gray Quarry. You Can SeetheDifference!

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SMD Sells Products

Distributed By:

Sherwood, Atomic, Akona, Liquivision,

Sharkskin,Bare, Stahlsac, Suunto, Oceanic,

Mares, Cressi Sub, Hollis, Genesis, Zeagle,

Ocean Reef, Dive Rite, Henderson&

Cressi Sub's New "Atelier" Product Line.

We "Stock" Scuba Diving Equipment.

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We Sell @ M.A.P. Pricing!

Shipping is Free to the Parking Lot.

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Full Wetsuit Rental

Available for the New Year!

SMD will start Renting Full Suits, Hoods, and Gloves for 2018.

We Have a Place in Our New Facility to Clean & Dry Rentals.

Rentals will be available for Day, Weekend, or Course Durations

Sizes will Range from SM to 5XL for the Men.

For the Ladies, Sizes will Range from 5/6 thru 15/16.

Hey! at SMD . . . We've Got Ya Covered!

More Information to be Released Soon!

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SMD
Gift Certificates;

The Perfect Gift Anytime . . .

Good for Any Amount, Use Like Cash,

ValidForever . . .

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DivingStuff You'll Want to Know

BuyYour 2018 Gray Quarry Family Season Pass for $300.

That's Right! The Pass is for All Divers under the same roof.

BeThe First "Kid" in Your Neighborhood to Own a 2018

Gray Quarry Family Season Pass and Enjoy

"The Best Scuba Diving in East Tennessee".

Receivea Numbered Medallion for Each Certified Diver in

Your Family. These Come With Each 2018 Annual Pass.

Proudly Wear it on Your BCD to Show Your Support of

"The" Gray Quarry!

Join SMD and Experience

the Best Quarry Diving inEast Tennessee.

Let's Go Divin' . . . Yan'to?

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Did You Know

Johnson City Medical Center has a HBO Chamber?

The Hyperbaric O2 Therapy Chamber can be used for DCI

Injuries, as well as burns and wound therapy.

JC Medical Center Information;

Call (423) 431-2665 (Barry)

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We Stock the "Dive Alert"

Nautilus Lifeline Marine Rescue GPS

Dive "Supersafe" with D.A.N. Insurance,

& the "Nautilus Lifeline Marine Rescue GPS"

Come by and See It, Touch It. Heck, Lick It, If You Want Too!

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Freedom Isn'tFree!

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Come Home To Diving . . .

Visit Smoky Mountain Divers

"It Feels Like Being at Home."

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SMD Tank-Fill Shuttle Service

@GrayQuarry

Low on Air/Nitrox?

Call us @ (423) 239-7333,

We'll pick-up, fill & return your

tanks. Air $8 & EAN32 $12.

Turn-around time approx 45mins

(We need 4 or more fills to make the trip.)

Let's Go Divin' . . . Yan'to?

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We BankEAN32 as a Service To You!

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Scuba Instructor Personal AirFills

are FREE @ SMD!

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We're Running a2018 Scuba Special on the

PADI OWDCourseforOnly$350(regular $499).

Call Smoky Mountain Divers (423) 239-7333.

StartYour $350 ScubaCourse TODAY!

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"SMD Convenience", Just One More Reason to

Buy a GRAY QUARRY Family Season Pass!

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"Dive Safety". . .Is No Accident!

FriendsDon'tLetFriendsDiveStupid!

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Scheduling with our Full Service Scuba Shop

Is A Breeze!

Just Drop-in, or Call SMD @ (423) 239-7333

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Remember . . .

You Can't Get a Better "Scuba Gear" Price on the "Web".

SMD Prices are Based on "M.A.P." (That's "Web Pricing" Ya'll).

Hey! When You're @ Smoky Mtn. Divers . . . Shipping Is FREE!

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Gray Quarry Tee Shirts In-stock

Long Sleeve & Short Sleeve Available

Nowin10Colors

A Great Gift Available in 3 Designs.

"Dive the Cessna" Tees & Hoodies In-Stock.

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My God's not Dead, He's surely alive,

Living on the inside, Roaring like a Lion!

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****Winter Is Here!** *

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2018 "We'll Do This All Year"

FREE AIR FILLS for Gray Quarry Clean-Up.

Smoky Mountain Divers offers A FREE AIR REFILL

for volunteers working as "Clean-up Crew" at Gray Quarry!

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Use SMD's "Buddy Board"

Going Diving @ Gray Quarry and want to have some local folks

join you? Give us a call @ SMD (423) 239-7333 and We'll Post

Your Dive on the "SMD Buddy Board". It will post on SMD's

Webpage, Facebook Page, and Gray Quarry's FacebookPage.

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For the Best Scuba Prices in the Tri-Cities

Shop @ SMD . . .

Remember, At Smoky Mountain Divers

There's Even More To A Good Deal, Than Price!

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SMD has the

"Wyland Octopus Art" AL80 Tanks

IN-STOCK

All Tanks Signed & Numbered (Only 250 Produced)

If You're a Wyland Fan . . . They Are Sharp!

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Smoky Mountain Divers

It's More Than a Dive Shop . . .

It's an Attitude!

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PADI

Advanced Open Water Diver Course

Registration, Orientation, & Open Water Dives

Begin Every Day @ SMD!

More Info on Our "Upcoming Classes" Page.

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Open Water Dives

What Are Your Scheduling Needs?

"Come Work On Your Open Water Certification

or Your Specialty Dives."

Join Barry for an Open Water Dive Toward the Diving Specialty

That's Holding-up Progress Toward Your Master Diver Rating!

For Reservations;

Call (423) 239-7333, E-mail or Drop By SMD

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Great News for Area Divers!

Smoky Mountain Divers

Has been asked to Facilitate the Use of

Gray Quarryfor the Diving Public.

We have set-up a very simple process;

1.Come to Smoky Mtn. Divers for a Waiver/Release.

2.Pick-up the Combination to the Gate.

3.Pay the "Diver's Entry Fee" of $15 a Day/Night.

4.Go Diving . . . "That's What We're Talkin' About!"

We Have 2 Season Pass Options for 2018

1. Our Family Season Passes are "Immediate Family same roof."

2. Our Gray QuarryMonthly Family Pass Cost $75 and Is Valid

From the 1st Day thru the Last Day of the Month Purchased.

3. The Annual Season Pass runs for the 2018 Calendar Year.

4. The Annual Family Pass is Only $300.

5. Purchase the Season Pass @ Smoky Mtn. Divers during 2018.

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ANNOUNCING!

Smoky Mtn. Divers' "BOUNTY HUNTER" Program

SMD's Bounty Hunter is an Appreciation Award Program

established to Recognize Certified Divers Who Bring "New Blood" to the

Diving Community. Here's How You Become an SMD "Bounty Hunter";

When a New Student of Any Level Signs-up for SMD Certification and

Gives Us Your Name, Your Referrence Will Be Noted on that Student's

Training Record File. The Day They Certify, You Get a FREE SMD

Bounty Hunters Tee Shirt Showing Your Commitment to Diving Safety.

HAVE SCUBA . . . WILL DIVE !

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Happy Birthday "Wet Head"!

Pick-up a Free Gift Certificate for an Air Fill &

Gray Quarry Entry-Fee On Your Birthday. Offer is Good

on Your Birthday Only . . . BUT Your Gift Certificate is

GOOD ANYTIME YOU CHOOSE TO USE IT!

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Gray Quarry

Saturday, January 20th

Water Temp: 48Surface,48Bottom.

& a Nice Warm Bus to Change into Dry Clothes.

Visibility 50'+ or . . . as far as you can see!

THANK YOU!

To the Folks who work so hard to makeGray Quarryavailable.

For More Information See Gray Quarry on Facebook

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What's Your Goal in Diving?

Open Water * Advanced * Specialty * Tek Diver

Most all International Certification Programs Require Open Water Dives.